It’s no question that the luxury hotel chain values the importance of marine life. In support of the conservation efforts of the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation (MKMTF) and the Phuket Marine Biology Centre (PMBC), guests at Anantara Layan and Mai Khao—and its sister property Avani+ in Phuket—recently participated in the annual baby turtle and shark release program.<\/p>\n
Ranging in age from 12 to 15 months, 54 young green turtles and 34 young bamboo sharks were safely released by the beaches where both Anantara Layan Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Villas are located. Phuket is home to green turtles, leatherbacks, hawk bills and olive ridley, all of which are listed as either endangered or critically endangered. <\/p>\n
The Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation (MKMTF) was set up by the parent company of Anantara and Avani, Minor Hotels, to help rejuvenate the turtle population in Thailand. Ever since the project began in 2022, over 7,000 turtles have been released.<\/span><\/p>\n